FIELD DAY ...
FORESTRY ...
13 awards benefit the Northern forest in 2021
Research will address priority issues identified by forest stakeholders in the Northern Forest region
AGRITOURISM DATA ...
Survey examines state of agritourism pre-pandemic
A total of 1,834 farmers, ranchers and vineyard operators from all 50 states responded
TECH USE ...
California Giant Berry Farms partnership will boost berry innovation
Partnership with OnePointOne is aimed at increasing berry output and availability
FUNDING ...
Texas A&M AgriLife plant breeding programs granted $1.75 million
Projects to improve sorghum, corn, peanuts and wheat cultivar production
WHAT'S GROWING ...
New hops breeding program will grow, develop signature NY varieties
Signature New York hops varieties are selected for high yield, preferred flavors and disease resistance
CLIMATE IMPACTS ...
Changing rainfall patterns could affect strawberries
Simulator helps assess the effects of 4 possible rainfall scenarios on strawberries, other specialty crops
COMMUNITY GARDEN ...
Partnership will highlight STEM learning in community garden
Funding supports local garden as a resource for education, health, and belonging
measuring milk components ...
New test has potential to improve dairy sustainability
New modified milk calibration sample set will improve accuracy of milk urea nitrogen testing
PEST MANAGEMENET ...